“Let me first say that Jane knew almost nothing about me and that sunny day was the first time we met. My husband and I arrived for an intuitive reading last summer. Sitting in her cozy office I couldn’t help of feel a sense of belonging. I “knew” she had a message. 

Jane closed her eyes, centered- then putting pencil to paper Jane began sketching - one by one she accurately drew and described each of my family members – even their mannerisms – in vivid detail.

That got my attention!

I felt my hairs standing up on the nape of my neck and shivers go down my spine.

Although the details were impressive, my experience last summer was a “game changer” I walked away with much more than a lovely drawing and an interesting story … tender empowerment.

When I use the term empowerment, I’m not referring to the encouragement of any sense of identity or ego, but to the wisdom that comes with greater awareness. With Jane’s penetrating insight illuminated a broader picture of my mother’s tragic life choices as well as my own “stuck” ideas. I was able to see a much fuller perspective on my mother’s situation and finally understand why she’d made the decisions she had made. I didn’t try to see things differently; yet in that moment of clarity I just “did” see them differently. From my newly found compassion, my love grew again for her, and I was able to honor and except her … warts and all. My mom was, in truth, doing the best she could.

When I visited my mother two weeks later, I witnessed a difference not only in our relationship dynamic, but also in my mother herself. I knew on some level she must have been sensing, responding to and receiving the unconditional love I had freshly cultivated and renewed. And she began softening, too.

I appreciate how humble and accepting Jane was during our session. She never placed judgment on anyone who came up in the reading, and she never told me what to do with any situation I was working with. I believe her gifts as an intuitive consultant find their true power simply in empowering others. The kind and loving space she holds, together with the higher perspective she offers is like a rest stop on the dusty path of life.

Growing up in this culture, I have observed how often we tend to leave it to the professionals and experts to tell us how it is – from health, to spirituality, to finances, even our appearances. When we doubt our own ability to listen to our intuition for clear guidance, a disempowering dynamic is created with the soul and how it relates to this world. Self-awareness can fade, and we can become consumed with storylines, often rooted in a limited concept of good versus evil. Although this notion can serve us in developing our own sense of morality, it can also blind us to the whole story and shut down our compassion for fellow human beings.

When we consciously work to listen within and expand our awareness, our motives for seeking support can shift along with us. Instead of merely relying on others for answers, we can co-create a new paradigm with the experts – of which I would include Jane, in her unique profession. Those who are called to serve can do so with Jane’s reverence for this evolutionary journey of the soul we have all embarked upon. When we can draw upon this healing and inspiring well of support, we can ask ourselves the real questions:

“How is this serving me for my highest good?”

“What’s preventing me from growing into the highest version of myself?”

“How can I move through this with empowerment and love?”

And we can remember and reflect upon our powerful and compassionate spirit. ”

— Ara Wood, Portland, OR